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Hamleys, where Britain's Queen Elizabeth once bought toys for
her children, are predicting the "toy-telligence" sector to
prove the big hit of 2017, with the bulk of their top 10 for
Christmas list featuring artificial intelligence or robotics.
"There is definitely a (tech) influence coming through in toys
... it has become very sophisticated," Hamleys head buyer
Victoria Kay told Reuters on Thursday.
"These toys learn and develop as appose to a tech toy which will
always say the same thing back to you."
A Luvabella Doll that learns phrases, reacts when you tickle its
feet and plays peak-a-boo was also in the top 10, along with a
globe that speaks facts and figures on different countries when
tapped with a stylus pen.
With just 74 days before Christmas, many children were busy
trying out the "toy-telligence" range at Hamleys' 136-year-old
flagship toy emporium in London on Thursday before finalizing
their wish list for Santa Claus.
"(I prefer toys) that talk back to me," said six-year-old Lilly
Hulkes-Dudman, clutching Tyler the Playful Tiger.
(Writing by Patrick Johnston; Editing by Alison Williams)
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